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CURRICULUM VITAE

Prof G. H. C. M. Hettiarachchi

Professor in Molecualr Biology & Biochemistry

Full Name: Gardhi Hettiarachchige Chamari Madhu Hettiarachchi

Address 102/1C, Premarathana Mawatha, Batuwandara,

Madapatha,Sri Lanka

Tel: +94 011 2602094, +94 011 2620 572, +94714406264

E-mail: chamarih@chem.cmb.ac.lk chamari3@yahoo.com

Gender: Female

Date of Birth: 03rd October 1970

Civil Status: married

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Academic Qualifications Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology & Bio Chemistry (2003)

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

B.Sc. Special Degree in Botany (1996)

Second Class Upper Division

Professional Qualifications

Achieved SEDA standards after successfully completing the SEDA (Staff Edu-

cation Development in UK) accredited CTHE (Certificate Course in Teaching

Higher Education) conducted by Staff Development Center, University of Co-

lombo, Sri Lanka.

Professional Experiences

Guest Researcher - Department of Plant & Environmental Science, University of

Gothenburg, Sweden, Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

Post doctoral fellow - Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of

Gothenburg, Sweden, June 2004 - May 2006

Awards & Grants

Awards

2015 Presidential awards for scientific research, Sri Lanka

2013 SUSRED award, National Science Foundation for supervision of postgraduate

Research degree

2008 Presidential awards for scientific research, Sri Lanka

2004 Post-Doctoral research fellowship, Carl Tryggers fellowship program, Sweden

2003 The best poster presentation award, Indian Photobiology Society, India.

2000 PhD fellowship award, (ICGEB) Trieste, Italy

1996 Prof B.L.T.de Silva memorial prize in Botany 1996 (prize for the best perfor-

mance in special degree program), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

1994 Department of Botany staff prize (The highest score in Botany in the first two

years examinations among those reading for a special degree programme), Uni-

versity of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Grants Received

University of Colombo Research Grants (2018)

Title: Overexpression of Salt Tolerance Homolog 2 (STH2) gene in Bg 250 Sri Lankan

rice vareity to develop salinity and droght resistance rice.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Chamari M Hettiarachchi

Swedish Research Link collaborative research Grant (2018)

Title: Biodiversity and chemidiversity of Sri Lankan marine sponge:an opportunity to

explore newpharmaceutical applications

Co- investigators: Dr Sunithi Gunesekara, University of Uppsala Sweden

Dr. Paco Cardenas, University of Uppsala Sweden

Dr Chamari Hettiarachchi, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

NSF grant RG/2014/BT/02 (2014)

Title: Screening, isolation and characterization of type II restriction enzymes from

bacteria isolated from different regions of Sri Lanka

Principal Investigator: Dr. Chamari M Hettiarachchi

Co- investigators: Dr N V Chardrasekaran

Swedish Research Link collaborative research Grant (2014)

Title: Discovery of bioactive compunds with potential pharmaceutical applications from

Sri Lankan medicinal plants

Co- investigators: Dr Sunithi Gunesekara, University of Uppsala Sweden

Dr Chamari Hettiarachchi, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

University of Colombo Research Grants (2012)

Title: Development of RNA guided gene expression regulation assay in transgenic

tomato plants to Interfere root knot nematode parasitism gene

Principal Investigator: Dr. Chamari M Hettiarachchi

Co-investigator: Prof. Ranil Dassanayaka

NSF grant RG/ 2007/ BT09 (2007)

Titel: Light regulated development in plant- translational research in Rice (Oryza sativa)

Principal Investigator: Dr. G.H Chamari M Hettiarachchi

SASNET planning Grant –Sweden (2006)

Title: Light Regulated development in plants – Translational research in rice

Principal Investigator: Prof. Magnus Holm, Gothenburge University

Co- investigators: Prof. Sudip Chattopadyaya, NCPGR, New Delhi

Dr. Chamari Hettiarachchi

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Research Interest: Light signaling and abiotic stress signaling pathway and development of transgenic

plants

Production of recombinant industrial enzymes

Natural Product Chemistry - screening of medicinal plants to check their potential to de-

velop antimicrobial, anticancer and anti-inflammatory drugs

Teaching Conduct lectures in area of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry & Microbiology for under-

graduate students, and postgraduate students.

List of Publications (Total citations= 694, h-index= 11, i10 index= 11)

25. Kajendran, K., Chandrasekharan, N V., Hettiarachchi, C.M., Wijesundera, W S S.

(2018) Cloning and characterization of high molecular weight glutenin gene from

Triticum aestivum cultivar Dacke. Int. J Sci Rep, 4 (10), 254-258.

24. Jayasundara C W., Deraniyagala, S A., Hettiarachchi1, C M., Thiripuranathar, G.

(2018) Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of leaves, skin, flesh and seeds of Sri

Lankan variety of cucurbita moschata. International journal of Ayurveda and Pharma

Research. 6 (3) 1-7.

23. Dissanayake D M R H, Deraniyagala, S A, Hettiarachchi C.M, Thiripuranathar G,

(2018) The study of antioxidant and antibacterial properties of skin, seeds and leaves

of the Sri Lankan variety of pumpkin IOSR Journal of Pharmacy. 8, (2) 1, 43-48.

22. Kumarasiri A D A H, De Silva H I C, Hettiarachchi G H C M (2017) Evaluation of

antibacterial, antioxidant and physicochemical properties of formulated polyherbal

ointments. Int. Journal of Adv. in Pharmacy, Biology and Chemistry.6 (2) 87-95.

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20. Bandara K G W W., Chandrasekharan, N V., Hettiarachchi G H C M., Perera M D

H., Senarathne, S.G. (2016) Molecular cloning of rice globuline promoter. J of Uni

Kelaniya. 31 (1) 1-18

19.Ratnayake, R.M.L.K., Jayasekera G A U, Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M (2016) Over- ex-

pression of Arabidopsis BBX 21 gene in Bg 250 rice enhances its architecture and

productivity. Int. J Appl. Sci. Biotechnology. 4 (2) 240 -246.

18.Thanuja R W N., Perera R P., Hettiarachchi G H C M (2016) Formulation of Green

tea polyphenols as solid food supplement. Int. Journal of Adv. in Pharmacy, Biolo-

gy and Chemistry. 5 (1) 1-8.

17.Nilanthi S M L D, Wijayarathna C D, Hettiarachchci G H C M (2015) Investigation

of an in vitro antibacterial activity of Angiopteris evecta (Forst) Hoffm. Research &

Review: Journal of Chemistry. 4 (3) 47-52

16. Xu, D, Lin F, J Yan, Ling J, Hettiarachchi C, Tellgren-Roth, Holm M, Wei N, Deng

X W. (2015) Arabidopsis COP1 SUPPRESSOR 2 Represses COP1 E3 Ubiquitin Lig-

ase Activity through Their Coiled-Coil Domains Association, PLOS Genetics. pub-

lished 29 Dec 2015 | info:doi/10.1371/journal.pgen.1005747

15. Udayakantha, K S M., de Silva, R M., de Silva K M N., Hettiarachchi, C. (2015)

Biocompatible nano hydroxyapatite – curcumin bi coated antibacterial activated car-

bon for water purification. Royal Society of Chemistry Advances. Published on line

23rd July 2015

14. Xu D, Lin F, Jiang Y, Huang X, Li J, Lin J, Hettiarachchi C, Tellgren-Roth C, Holm

M and Deng X W. (2014) The Ring- Finger E3 ubiquitin ligase COP1 Suppressor1

negatively regulates COP1 abundance in maintaining COP1 homeostasis in dark

grown Arabidopsis seedlings. The Plant Cell. 26 (5) 1981-1991

13. De Silva W S I, Jayasekara G A U, Fernadopulle N D, Hettiarachchi C. (2014)

Identification cloning and insilico characterization of drought inducible OsDREB2A

transcription factor from indica rice variety. Int. J of Adv. Biotechnology research, 5

(2) 117 -125.

12. Xu, D, Li J, Gangappa,S.N, Hettiarachchi C, Lin F, Andersson M X, Jiang Y ,Deng

X W, Holm,M., (2014) Convergence of Light and ABA signaling on the ABI5 pro-

moter. PLOS Genetics. published 27 Feb 2014 | in-

fo:doi/10.1371/journal.pgen.1004197

11. Gangappa,S.N, Crocco,C.D, Datt, S,Hettiarachchi,C. Holm,M, Botto, J.F. (2013)A

HY5 Interacting B-Box Protein, BBX25, Together With BBX24 Negatively Regulate

the Expression of BBX22 to Suppress Seedling Photomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis.

The Plant Cell, 25 1243-1257

10. Jayathissa R,N., Perera, R.P., Hettiarachchi, C., Weerawarna, P.M., (2012) In vitro

antibacterial activity of 4 phenyl -1- (2- phenyl- allyl) pyridinium bromide: A novel

class of antibacterial compounds. Indian Journal of Microbiology. 52 (1) 83-87

09. Ratnayake, R.M.L.K., Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., (2010). Development of an effi-

cient Agrobacterium mediated transformation protocol for Sri Lankan rice variety –

Bg 250. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research, 22 (1), 45-53.

08. Datta, S., Johansson, H., Hettiarachchi, C., Irigoyen, M.L., Desai, M., Rubio, V.,

Holm, M., (2008). LZF1/SALT TOLERANCE HOMOLOG, an Arabidopsis B-box

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protein involved in light dependent development and gene expression, undergoes

COP1-mediated ubiquitination. The Plant Cell, 20, 2324-2338.

07. Datta, S., Johansson, H., Hettiarachchi, C., Holm, M., (2008) STH2 has 2 B

there, An insight into the role of B-box containing protein in Arabidopsis. Plant Sig-

naling & Behavior 3, 547-548.

06. Datta, S., Hettiarachchi. C., Johansson, H., Holm, M. (2007) SALT TOLERANCE

HOMOLOG 2 (STH2), a B- box protein in Arabidopsis that activates transcription

and positively regulates light mediated development. The Plant Cell, 19, 3242-3255.

05. Sibout, R., Sukumar, P., Hettiarachchi, C., Holm, M., Munday, G.K., Hardtke, C.S.

(2006) Double mutant phenotypes reveal a pivotal role of Arabidopsis HY5 and

HYH in controlling auxin signaling homeostasis in embryogenesis and seedling de-

velopment. PLOS Genetics, 2, 1898-1911

04. Datta, S., Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., Deng, X-W., Holm, M. (2006) Identification of

CONSTANS Like 3 (COL3) as a positive regulator of red light signaling and root

growth. The Plant Cell , 18, 70-84.

03. Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., Reddy M.K, Sopory, S.K., Chattopadhyay S. (2005) Reg-

ulation of TOP2 by various abiotic stresses including cold and salinity in pea and

transgenic tobacco plants. Plant and Cell Physiology, 46(7), 1154 –1160.

02. Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., Yadav, V., Reddy, M.K., Chattopadhyay, S., Sopory, S.K.

(2003). Light mediated regulation defines a minimal promoter region of TOP2. Nu-

cleic Acid Res, 31, 5256-5265.

01. Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., Gooneratne, J., Hirimburegama, W.K. (2001). Effect of

initial moisture content and relative humidity on the accumulation of aflatoxin in

maize grains (Zea mays) during storage. J of NSF, Sri Lanka, 29, 29-33.

Conference papers

64. Herath D.R., Perera H.A.C.C. and Hettiarachchi G.H.C.M. (2018). A single stock of

Euthynnus affinis (kawakawa) around the coast of Sri Lanka revealed by molecular

analysis. Accepted for the Annual Research Symposium of the University of

Colombo 2018.

63. Herath D.R., Perera H.A.C.C. Ranasinghe V.K. and Hettiarachchi G.H.C.M. (2018).

Growth, reproductive biology and stock structure of Euthynnus affinis (kawakawa)

in Sri Lankan waters. Proceedings of the international NARA Scientific Sessions

2018, 20p.

62. Herath D.R., Perera H.A.C.C. and Hettiarachchi G.H.C.M. (2018). Molecular and

stock identification of the neritic tuna species, Euthynnus affinis, Auxis thazard and

Auxis rochei caught from major fishery harbours of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the

South Asian Biotechnology Conference 2018.

61. Herath D.R., Seneviratne U., Perera H.A.C.C. and Hettiarachchi G.H.C.M. (2018).

Stock identification and some biological aspects of Frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) in

Sri Lankan waters. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Bioscience

and Biotechnology 2018, 38p.

60. Sanjeevan R., Deshani N B S, Mohotti S D W., Gunasekera, S., Hettiarachchi C. M.,

(2018) Unexplored plant family (Violaceae) in Sri Lanka; potential for bioactive

cyclic peptides. 2nd International Research Symposium, IRSUWU. pp 95.

59. Paramalingam, D., Hettiarachchi G H C M., Rajapaksha, R V D U P. (2018) DNA

based analysis for distribution of Meloidogyne species in selected crop plants in

different geographical locations in Sri Lanka. 2nd International Research Symposium,

IRSUWU. pp 7.

58. Ranaweera R A S S., Rajendra S., Mohotti S D W., Hettiarachchi C.M., (2017)

Screening of selected plants in Psychotria and Hediyotis for cyclotides and its

antimicrobial activity. Proceedings of 73rd Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the

Advancement of Science, pp. 171.

57. Mohotti S D., Rajendran S., De silva E D., Gunasekera S., Hettiarachchi C M.,

(2017), Screening of cyclotides in Sri Lankan medicinal plants. Proceedings of 73rd

Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, pp.69

56. Herath D R, Amarakoon A A D G U., Perera H A C C., Hettiarachchi G H C M.,

(2017) Molecular and biological aspects of Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis) from the

costal waters of Sri Lanka. (Oral) Proceedings of 73rd Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka

Association for the Advancement of Science, pp. 79

55. Kajendran,K., Maddethalawa M. K. T. D., Jayaseelan P., Pathirana S. N. J.,

Hettiarachchi C. M ., Chandrasekharan N.V. ,(2017) Expression and Purification of

Recombinant EcoRI Restriction Endonuclease, International Research Symposium ;

2017 Jan 19-20 ; Badulla, Srilanka ; p191

54. Rajapakse, R.V.D.U.P., Hettiarachchi, C., Dassanayake, R.S., (2017) Development of

a simple and efficient in planta transformation method for tomato. (Abstract) Pro-

ceedings of the international conference on Agriculture and Forestry, 4, 30.

53.Divisekera D.M.W.D., Samarasekera J.K.R.R., Hettiarachchi C., Gooneratne J., and

Gopalakrishnan S. (2017). Sri Lankan finger millet (Elucine coracana) varieties as

potential probiotic source. Proceedings of the Industrial Biotechnology: Driving Val-

ue Addition and Beneficiation, Harare, Zimbabwe, pp 57.

52.Divisekera D.M.W.D., Samarasekera J.K.R.R., Hettiarachchi C., Choudhary. M.I.,

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Gooneratne J., and Gopalakrishnan S. (2017). Reporting the in vitro antimicrobial ac-

tivity of Lactobacillus curieae strain SILI9 isolated from L Lankan green banana.

Proceedings of the research congress of the post graduate institute of science, pp 36.

51.Divisekera D.M.W.D., Samarasekera J.K.R.R., Choudhary.M.I., Hettiarachchi C.,

Gooneratne J., and Gopalakrishnan S. (2017) In vitro antimicrobial activity of Lacto-

coccus sub spp lactis KG8 isolated from Sri Lankan finger millet variety. Proceedings

of the 6th International conference of Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka, pp 43.

50.Divisekera D.M.W.D., Samarasekera J.K.R.R., Hettiarachchi C., Choudhary.M.I.,

Gooneratne J., and Gopalakrishnan S. (2017). Reporting the in vitro antimicrobial ac-

tivity of Pediococcus acidilactisi FM_24LAB isolated from Sri Lankan finger millet

(Elucine coracana). Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Quality,

Safety and Security, pp 38.

49.Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Hettiarachchi, G. H. C. M. and

Gooneratne, J. (2017) Nutritional and sensory properties of Finger millet (Eleusine

coracana) flour incorporated biscuits, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on

Multidisciplinary Approaches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, pp. 56.

48.Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Choudhary, M. I., Imad, R., Het

tiarachchi, G. H. C. M. and Gooneratne, J. (2017) Cytotoxic properties of Sri

Lankan varieties of Finger millet (Eleusine coracana), Proceedings of PGIS Research

Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, pp. 85.

47. Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Choudhary, M. I., Maharjan, R.,

Hettiarachchi, G. H. C. M. and Gooneratne, J. (2017) Antimicrobial properties of

finger millet (Eleusine coracana) varieties of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Basic

and Applied Sciences Session of 10th International Research Conference, General Sir

John Kotelawala Defence University, pp. 34.

46.Rajapakse, R.V.D.U.P., Hettiarachchi, C., Dassanayake, R.S., (2016) Identification

of Root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne species), infesting guava plants in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka(Abstract) Proceedings of the international Conference on Innovations in

Chemical, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Thailand, 37.

45. Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Hettiarachchi, G. H. C. M., and

Gooneratne, J.(2016) In vitro antioxidant properties of Sri Lankan Figer millet (Eleu-

sine coracana) varieties, proceeding of 3rd International Conference on Multidiscipli-

nary approaches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, pp 34.

44. Divisekera D.M.W.D. Samarasekera J.K.R.R. Maduwanthi S.D.T. Hettiarachchi C.

Gooneratne J. Gopalakrishnan S. (2016) Survival of Lactic Acid Bacteria isolated

from Sri Lankan finger millet variety. Proceedings of the 36th Annual sessions of

Institute of Biology; pp 29

43. Rajapakse, R.V.D.U.P., Hettiarachchi, C., Dassanayake, R.S., (2016) Molecular

identification of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne arenaria on tomato in Sri Lanka

(Abstract) Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science

72nd Annual Sessions 2016-submitted and accepted.

42. Rajapakse R.V.D.U.P, Hettiarachchi C , Dassanayake R S (2016) Molecular identi-

fication of root knot nematode Meloidogyne enterolobii from infected tomato (Ly-

copersicon esculentum) plants. Annual Research Symposium 2016, University of

Colombo, Sri Lanka.

41. Kumarasiri A D A H, De Silva H I C, Hettiarachchi, C (2016) Formulation and

evaluation of antibacterial polyhedral ointments using Asparagus gonoclados,

Cyperus brevifolius and Psidium guajava.

40. Pathirana S. N. J, Hettiarachchi G. H. C.M, Nanayakkara C.M., Rajapakse R. G. S.

C. and Chandrasekharan N. V. (2016). Isolation and characterization of Restriction

Enzymes from Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 16th annual session of Science Council

of Asia, pg. 170

39. Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Hettiarachchi, G. H. C. M., Ja-

been A, Choudhary M I and Gooneratne, J. (2016) Anti inflammatory effect of finger

millet (Eleusine coracana) varieties of Sri Lankan on Zymosan induced oxidative

burst in phagocytes. Proceedings of 9th International Research Conference, General

Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, pp. 214.

38 .Rajendran S, Mohotti S, Muhammad T, Burman R, Stromstedt A A, de Silva E D,

Hettiarachi C M, Gunasekera S (2016) Cyclotides distribution and bio activities of

Geophila herbaceae. International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology p7,

published on line http://bioscienceconference.com/2016

37. Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Hettiarachchi, G. H. C. M., and

Gooneratne, J. (2016) Nutritional composition of Sri Lankan Finger millet (Eleusine

coracana) varieties, Proceedings of 3rd Ruhuna International Science and Technolo-

gy conference, University of Ruhuna, pp. 49.

36. Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Hettiarachchi, G. H. C. M.,

Gooneratne, J., Datta Mazumdar, S. and Banerjee, R. (2015) In-vitro Starch Digesti-

bility, Resistant Starch and Amylose contents of Sri Lankan Finger Millet (Eleusine

Coracana) varieties, Proceedings of 8th International Research Conference, General

Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, pp. 171.

35. Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Gooneratne, J. and Hettiarachchi,

C. (2015) Arabinoxylans contents of Sri Lankan Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana)

varieties, Proceedings of 71st Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Ad-

vancement of Science, pp. 110.

34. Rajendran S, Mohotti S, Muhammad T, Burman R, Stromstedt A A, de Silva E D,

Hettiarachi C M, Gunasekera S (2015), The search for new antimicrobial com-

pounds from Sri Lankan medicinal plants. Nordic natural product conference, Got-

land. P 103. Published on line http://www.fkog.uu.se/nnpc/NNPC2015-

abstractbook.pdf

33. Rajapakse R V D U P, Hettiarachchi C., Dassanayake R S (2015) Molecular identi-

fication of root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne species) in Sri Lanka. Pro Sri Lanka

Asso. Advmt Sci, 71st , Abstract 411/D Oral presentation

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32. Kirushanthy K., Chandrasekaran N V., Hettiarachchi C., Wijeundrara W S S.

(2015) Cloning and characterization of high molecular weight glutenin genes from

Triticum astivum cultivar dacke to develop wheat like rice. Pro Sri Lanka Asso.

Advmt Sci, 71st , Abstract 921/D Poster presentation

31. Pathirana S N J., Rajapakse R G S C., Nanayakkara C M., Hettiarachchi G H C

M., Chandrasekaran N V (2015) Screening of bacteria for restriction enzyme. Pro Sri

Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci, 71st , Abstract 939/E2 Poster presentation

30.Divisekera,D.M.W.D.,Samarasekera,J.K.R.R.,Hettiarachchi,C.,Gooneratne,J., Gopa-

lakrishnan, S., Isolation and Characterization of probiotics from Sri Lankan finger

millet (Elucine coracana) Proceedings of 12th Asian Congress of Nutrition , Yoko-

hama ,Japan.2015 . Oral Presentation

29.Divisekera,D.M.W.D.,Samarasekera,J.K.R.R.,Hettiarachchi,C.,Gooneratne,J., Gopa-

lakrishnan, S., (2015) Isolation and Characterization of probiotic “Pediococcus aci-

dilactici” from Sri Lankan finger millet variety(Elucine coracana) 44th Annual ses-

sion of. Institute of chemistry.

28.Divisekera D.M.W.D., Samarasekera J.K.R.R., Hettiarachchi C., Gooneratne J.,

Gpalakrishnan S. (2014) .Isolation and Characterization of probiotic “Lactococcus

lactis” from Sri Lankan finger millet variety (Elucine coracana) Proceeding of the 2nd

International conference of Ayurveda, Sidda, Unani and traditional Medicine, Sri

Lanka , pp150

27. De Silva T D, Hettiarachchi G H C M (2014) Lygodium microphyllum: A potential

antifungal source. 15th Tetrahedron Symposium Asian Edition. Abstract P3.58.

26. Jayasundara U. C. Hettiarachchi G H C M (2014). Phytochemical Screening and

Preliminary Assays on the Antimicrobial Activity of Pavetta blanda and Ixora coc-

cinea Crude. 34th Annual session, IOB Sri Lanka. Abstract No 1-05.

25. de Silva T D, Hettiarachchi G H C M (2014). Preliminary investigation of antimi-

crobial activity of Lygodium microphyllum crude extracts. 34th Annual session, IOB

Sri Lanka. Abstract No 3-04.

24. Bandara K.G.W.W., Perera M.D.H., Hettiarachchi G.H.C.M., Chandrasekharan

N.V. Senaratne S.G.(2014) Molecular cloning of rice endosperm specific globulin

promoter and the 5’ untranslated region. Pro. of the Peradeniya Univ. International

Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18. Oral Presentation

23. Perera R P, Hettiarachchi G H C M, Liyanage V N P (2013) Comparative analysis

of the uptake mechanism of a noval class of VMAT inhibitors with bacterial cell. Int.

Research Conference, IHRA, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

22. Rajapaksha, R. V. D U. P., and Hettiarachchi, C., (2013) Overexpression of

Arabidopsis STH2 gene in transgenic rice Bg 250 enhances its productivity in T0

generation. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci, 69, Abstract 417/D Oral presentation

21. Panchanatha K., Chandrasekaran N V., Hettiarachchi C M., Wijesundara, W S S.,

(2013) Characterization of low molecular weight glutenin genes from wheat

Triticum. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci, 69, Abstract 445/D. Oral presentation

20. Perera, M.N.N., Weerasinghe, S., Hettiarachchi, C., (2013) Investigation of some

properties of compounds extracted from Pouteria campechiana (lavulu) fruit and

seed. Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Oral

presentation

19. Nilanthi, S.M.L.D., Wijayarathna, C.D., Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M. (2012)

Angiopteris evecta (frost.) Hoffm: a potential source for antibacterial activity. pg

303. Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Oral

presentation

18.Panchanatha, K., Chandrasekaran, N.V., Wijesundara, W.S.S., Hettiarachchi,

G.H.C.M., (2012) A gliadin pseudogene from wheat. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci,

68, Abstract Oral presentation

17. Jayakody, J.P.T., Somarathne, M.B.C.L., Panchanathan, K., Hettiarachchi, C.,

Wijesundara, R.L.C., Chandrasekaran., N.V. (2012) Cloning of a chitinase from

Trichoderma viride for the development of transgenic plants resistant to fungal

diseases. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci, 68, Abstract Oral presentation

16. Xu D, Gangappa S, Li, F., Hettiarachchi, C., Andersson, M., Holm, M (2012).

BBX21 in croostalk between light and ABA signaling. ICAR symposium, Vienna,

Austria.

15. Withanage,M.N ,Sirimanne C.T, Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M (2011) ‘Effect of a plant

vitamin on spinach’ accepted for publication at the 67th Annual Sessions of the Sri

Lankan Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka,

14. Perera, N.; Sirimanne, C.; Hettiarachchi, C. (2011)“ Effect of a plant vitamin on the

growth of the tomato plant (Lycopersicon esculentum)” Annual Research

Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

13. Ratnayake, R.M.L.K., Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., (2010) In vitro plant regeneration

of indica rice varieties: Bg 250 and Bg 360. Annual Research Symposium, University

of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

12. Nilaweera T.D., Jayasekara, N. S., Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., (2009). Preliminary

RAPD- PCR studies on six Sri Lankan traditional varieties of Oryza sativa L. Pro

Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci, 65, Abstract (Part I) 71. Oral presentation

11. Kumari, T.G.K., Hettiarachchi. G.H.C.M., (2009). Cloning of STH3 gene in pAC-

MBIA 1303 vector. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci, 65, Abstract (Part I) 212. Poster

10. Luxshani. T., Jayasekara, N.S., Hettiarachchi. G.H.C.M., (2009). Population varia

tion of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci using RAPD –PCR. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt

Sci, 65, Abstract (Part I), 214. Poster

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09. Abeywardana, T.J., Ratnayake, R.M.L.K, Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M.. (2008) Cloning

of STH2 gene, to transform Bg 360 and Bg 250 Sri Lankan rice varieties. Pro Sri

Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci, 64 (1) 173. Oral presentation

08. Liyanage ,V.N.P., Ratnayake, R.M.L.K, Hettiarachchi, C., Perera, R.P., (2008)

Study of interactions of a novel class of vesicular monoamine inhibitors with bacteri-

al cells to investigate the uptake mechanism. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci, 64 (1)

Poster.

07. Johansson, H, Datta, S, Hettiarachchi, C., Holm, M. (2008). STO and STH1 inter-

acts with both COP1 and HY5 to regulate photomorhogenesis. Abstract. 19th Inter-

national conference on Arabidopsis research. Montreal, Canada

06. Holm, M., Johansson, H., Hettiarachchi.C., Datta, S. (2007) HY5 interacting B-box

proteins are members of a novel class of transcription factors and regulate plant

growth and development. Abstract. 18th International conference on Arabidopsis

research. Beijing, China.

05. Hettiarachchi, C., Datta, S, Holm, M. (2006) HY5 interacting B-box proteins are

members of a novel class of transcription factors and regulate plant growth and de-

velopment. Abstract. International Photo Biology meeting, France. Oral Presenta-

tion

04. Hettiarachchi, C, Datta, S, Holm, M. (2005) Characterization of HY5 interacting B-

box proteins that regulate plant growth and development. Abstract, 5th Workshop in

the Nordic Arabidopsis Network, Denmark. Oral presentation

03. Hettiarachchi, C, Datta, S, Holm, M. (2005) Characterization of HY5 interacting B-

box proteins that regulate plant growth and development. Abstract, 16th Internation-

al Conference on Arabidopsis Research, Madison, USA, Poster presentation

02. Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M, Gooneratne J., Hirimburegama W.K. (1997) Influence of

relative humidity and initial moisture content on accumulation of aflatoxins in maize

seeds. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci 53 (1) 113.

01. Gooneratne J., Jayawardana S.N., Hettiarachchi G.H.C.M. ., Chandrakumara

W.A.D.S., Wijetilake L.C. (1997) Effect of field conditions on the pre-harvest con-

tamination of aflatoxin producing organisms in maize during “Yala” 1996 and “Ma-

ha” 96/97. Pro Sri Lanka Asso. Advmt Sci. 53 (1) 114.

Employments History

April 2017 todate – Professor in Molecualr biology and Biochemistry

Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo

May 2006 to April 2017- Senior Lecturer

Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo

February, 2011 to February, 2012 – Guest Researcher

Department of Plant and Environmental Science, University of Göteborg, Sweden

April 2009 to date - Visiting Lecturer

Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya

April 2009 to date - Visiting Lecturer

Department of Botany, University of Kelaniya

June, 2004 to May 2006 - Postdoctoral Researcher

CMB- Molecular Biology, University of Göteborg, Sweden

June , 1998 to May 2004 - Research Officer Agro & Food Technology Division, ITI,

Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.

January 1997 to June 1998 – Demonstrator

Department of Botany, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Other Professional Involvement • Council member -SLAAS(2017 -todate)

• President SLAAS Section D (2017)

• Secretary SLAAS CPS (2016)

• Vice President, SLAAS section D (2016)

• Committee member CPS, SLAAS (2015 to 2018)

• Secretary SLAAS section D (2014)

• Committee member SLAAS, Section D (2003-2004), (2012 – 2018)

• Life Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Biology

• Life Member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)

• Member of Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness

(SLAIHEE)

• Member of the General Research Committee, SLAAS (2004)

• Visiting lecturer for the undergraduate programs at Department of Chemical En-

gineering and Processing, Department of Electronic and telecommunication,

University of Moratuwa, Department of Botany, University of Colombo, De-

partment of Botany, University of Kelaniya, Institute of Chemistry, Sri Lanka,

Rajagiriya

• Visiting lecturer for the post graduate programs : M.Sc in Applied Organic

Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo, PGIM, University

of Colombo, Department of Forensic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University

of Colombo

• Research supervisor for PhD, M.Phil, M.Sc students in University of Colombo,

Post Graduate Institute of Science and Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture,

University of Peradeniya and University of Wayamba, Sri Lanka

Other Responsibilities

Coordinator M.Sc in Applied Organic Chemistry (2012 to date)

Co-Director Career Guidance Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo (2014 to

date)

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Faculty Coordinator EC 2001 and 3001 (2010 –to date)

Student Counselor, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo (2010 – 2011)

Career Counselor, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. (2013 – to date)

Academic warden of student’s House Maharagama Rd, Boralasgamuwa (2012 – 2013)

Academic warden of Navinna Female Students House (2013-2014)

Academic warden of Thelawala Girl’s hostel (2014 )

Non Related Referees

Prof S. K Sopory Prof K R R Mahanama

Vice Chancellor Dean

Jawaharlal Nehru University Faculty of Science

New Delhi 110 067 University of Colombo

India Colombo 3

Email: sopory@mail.jnu.ac.in Email: maha@che.cmb.ac.lk

I hereby declare that the given particulars above are true and accurate to the best of my

knowledge.

G.H. C .M. Hettiarachchi